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Sparwood Council Facts
Fuel Treatment Program
Council approved the addition of polygon 4 to the treatment program for the 2011 Operational Fuels Treatment Program. This area is located to the west of Fire Hall #2 and Cherrywood Boulevard in Sparwood Heights. Prior to commencement of the program there will be consultation opportunities with affected property owners.
Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards
January 2011 Prime Minister Harper announced the creation of the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards. These awards recognize the exceptional contributions of volunteers, local businesses and innovative not-for-profit organizations in improving the well-being of families and their communities. The awards highlight best practices in community leadership and encourage partnerships across sectors. If you know a volunteer, innovative not-for-profit organization or a local business that makes a positive impact on the community, you can nominate them today. Nominations are open until September 9. For further information visit www.pm.gc.ca/awards or call 1-877-825-0434.
Leisure Centre restaurant/arena concession
Council authorized the Acting Mayor and CAO to execute the lease agreements with Lisa Jackson for the Leisure Centre Restaurant commencing on August 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012 at the rate of $525 per month and the Arena Concession commencing October 1, 2011 to February 28, 2012 at the rate of $200 per month.
Wireless water meter concerns
Council had previously received concerns from a resident regarding the installation of wireless water meters in Sparwood. The water meters that have been installed in most of the homes in Sparwood have lower radio output than the Health Canada or the World Health Organization guidelines. The meters put out a pulse of approximately 950 MHz for 0.003 seconds each minute. That is equal to 4.32 seconds per month or 51.84 seconds per year out of an individual meter. The district relies on the best available information and standards provided by the senior levels of government.
2011 grader tender
Council authorized the award of the tender for the motor grader to Brandt Tractor, for a total purchase price of $308,200 plus HST.
Bylaws
Bylaw 1073 cited as “Franchise Agreement Authorization Bylaw 1073, 2011” was adopted. The district and FortisBC are parties to a franchise agreement for operation of their gas distribution infrastructure within the District.
Zoning Bylaw No. 264, 1981, Amendment Bylaw 1071, 2011 was read a second time as amended and a public hearing set for September 6. This amendment addresses the use of outdoor wood burning boilers as well as text amendments to definitions, residential, commercial, industrial and general regulations.
Community Information Night
Come out on Sept. 8, between 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to find out what’s happening in your community. See programs of interest to people of all ages and stages. Community groups and organizations are invited to participate in this opportunity to promote what they have to offer. For more information please contact Sparwood Community and Facility Services at 250.425.0552, or by email at [email protected]
Labour Day garbage collection
All garbage normally picked up on Labour Day, Monday, Sept. 5 will be picked up on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Please ensure you have your garbage out by 8 a.m.
Return to school September 6
The first day of school will be Tuesday, Sept. 6.
Drivers are reminded to watch for children and school busses. Motorists travelling in both directions must stop when approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing.
Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces
All fire pits and outdoor fireplaces require a permit, which is to be renewed on a yearly basis. Permits are available without fee, at the District of Sparwood Municipal Office.
Rain Barrel Art Contest
Sparwood businesses can sponsor a rain barrel, and then find an artist to paint it. After the rain barrel has been painted, it will be put up for auction during Arts & Culture Week. The person who paints the rain barrel that receives the most bids will win a prize courtesy of the District of Sparwood. For more information please email the Watersmart Ambassador at [email protected] or Rose Sharma at [email protected].
Be Bear Smart!
Bears have been spotted in recent weeks passing through our community. Bears have a very keen sense of smell and garbage or other food sources can easily attract a bear to your property.
• Keep garbage in a secured shed or garage until pick up day. Never leave fish or meat remains outside or in your compost.
Instead, put them in your freezer or a cold place until garbage day;
• Cooking oil, grease, dairy products or fruit should never be left outside or put in your compost.
• Try using lime to cut odour from your compost
• If you have fruit trees, pick the fruit as it ripens and clean up windfalls immediately. Remove any unwanted fruit trees.
Sparwood Council Facts courtesy Susan Mortimer, Clerk IIl, District of Sparwood
